The Council of the City of Thorold will consider the approval of the budgets on March 20, 2018.

Members of the public may provide comment at the meeting and/or via written submissions prior to the meeting. Should you wish to speak at the meeting, please submit a written request to the Clerk's Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on March 19, 2018.

The Government of Canada's Smart Cities Challenge calls on communities to create a challenge statement that demonstrates how the adoption of smart cities principles could improve the lives of residents through innovation, date and connected technology.

Nominations are now open for the 2018 T. Roy Adams Humanitarian of the Year Award.

The award honours the memory of the late Councillor T. Roy Adams and is presented annually to a current resident of Niagara who best exemplifies Roy's values and dedication to community service; a person who sees volunteerism as an integral part of their life. Last year's winner was Tom Rankin.

CITY OF THOROLD, December 11, 2017 - Docupet's By-Law awareness program is a City of Thorold approved initiative that is currently operating in several cities across Ontario and in the Niagara Region. The purpose of the program is to have representatives go door to door to visit all homes in the urban area of the municipality to educate citizens about pet licensing by-laws.

The City of Thorold has been working towards updating its existing firearms by-law to bring it into compliance with current standards. The Hunting community has been engaged on multiple occasions and has provided valuable input. A full by-law is expected to be presented in early fall 2017.

Between May and September 2017, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be inspecting selected rural and residential properties in the Niagara Region, to sample susceptible trees for the Plum Pox Virus and/or verify compliance with the propagation ban that is in place. This means that property owners may see CFIA inspectors on their property.

As you may now, the Niagara Sport Commission (NSC) has submitted a bid on behalf of the Niagara Region to host the 2021 Canada Summer Games and we have made the short list as a contender. Go to http://www.niagara2021.com/ to register and show your support for the Games. #NiagaraAreYouIn

Should you be experiencing issues with an increased number of skunks in your yard and/or neighbourhood, the Ministry of Natural Resources suggests that you contact them at 905-562-1177 to obtain the contact information for a licenced trapper that will dispatch the animal; the cost of this service is the responsibility of the homeowner.

Please be advised that some residents of the City of Thorold have been approached by door-to-door salespersons attempting to sell various types of water purification systems, hot water heaters and related accessories. The City of Thorold does not endorse or employ such individuals. Should you wish to pursue this equipment it is at your own risk, for your convenience the Province of Ontario has created a website on